Muscle Contraction

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Muscle Contraction Definition

The process where thick (myosin) and thin (actin) filaments slide against each other to produce a shortening or tensing of the muscle cell or fiber.

Muscle Contraction Synonyms

Muscle Contraction, Contractile, Muscle Cell Contraction

Terms in Muscle Contraction category

Cardiac Muscle Contraction

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